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FJ04 GDU

2004 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,543 mi
Last recorded99,543 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Elantra68,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 GDU
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2025 99,543 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak under bonnet ()

both rear wheel arches repaired wit foil tape

Pass 19 Mar 2024 97,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,673 miles

Coolant leak From engine ()

Inner sills corroded at rear both offside & nearside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet poor operation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 95,661 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Result void - excessive soot on the smoke meter test equipment - several attempts made. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Coolant leak From engine ()

Inner sills corroded at rear both offside & nearside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet poor operation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,860 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck and breather ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 93,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck and breather ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill corroded at nearside rear

outer sill corroded at offside rear

Fail 16 Mar 2021 91,328 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke void result recorded (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill corroded at nearside rear

outer sill corroded at offside rear

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,470 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 88,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,759 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,509 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,474 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,215 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre has cut in tread.no cords showing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,222 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,228 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,754 miles

both front tyre worn close to limit on outer edges

How Reliable is the Hyundai Elantra?

Based on 73,040 MOT tests across 6,045 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
6,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,323
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,981
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,097
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,266
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FJ04 GDU is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 68,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Elantra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,323 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ04 GDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Elantra typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ04 GDU is a 2004 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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